Live-In Care in Ellington, CT
A live-in caregiver who stays in the home full-time, the most consistent alternative to a facility.
No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.
Your mom called the neighbor instead of you when she fell in the kitchen near Route 83. Your sister noticed at Thanksgiving that your dad hadn’t showered in days and was wearing the same clothes. You know moving him isn’t an option, and you can’t be there around the clock. That’s when you realize you need someone in the house, full-time, who can actually help.
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Your mom called the neighbor instead of you when she fell in the kitchen near Route 83. Your sister noticed at Thanksgiving that your dad hadn’t showered in days and was wearing the same clothes. You know moving him isn’t an option, and you can’t be there around the clock. That’s when you realize you need someone in the house, full-time, who can actually help.
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Live-in care means a trained caregiver is in your parent’s home during the day and overnight, handling the tasks that keep life moving: meals, medications, bathing, dressing, mobility support, and the small things that matter most, like being there if something goes wrong at 2 a.m. It’s not medical nursing unless your parent needs it, but it is presence, attention, and someone who knows their routine inside out.
Families see the difference quickly. Medications get taken on time. Your parent eats real food. There’s someone to help with the shower, to notice if something feels off, to call you if they need to. You stop holding your breath every time the phone rings. Your parent stays in their own home, in their own rhythm, with someone they trust nearby.
After a stay at Rockville General Hospital, your parent comes home and needs more than a weekly visit from a home health aide. That’s where live-in care steps in. We’re nurse-founded, which means we understand what post-discharge recovery actually requires, and we know how to talk to the hospitals and doctors in Tolland County about what your parent needs next.
Your parent won’t go to assisted living, and honestly, why should they if they don’t have to? We’ve built live-in care for families like yours, where staying home is non-negotiable. Being nurse-founded means we know what safety and support actually look like under one roof.
We don’t just send someone over. We talk to you first about your parent’s habits, preferences, and needs. We match thoughtfully, and we stay involved. If it’s not right after the first week, we adjust. That care matters in a 24-hour relationship.
Your parent’s health shifts, or you need backup coverage, or something isn’t working. You reach us, and we respond. We’re not a call center. We’re here and we’re local.
We work with the discharge planners at Rockville General Hospital regularly. We understand the transition from hospital to home in Ellington and surrounding towns. We can start quickly and we speak the language of what comes next.
How it works
We listen to your situation. No forms, no pressure, no sales pitch.
For Live-In Care specifically, not just whoever is available that week.
Often same day for urgent Ellington families who need live-in care now.
We stay in contact so you’re never left wondering how things are going.
Why families choose us
Every aide is trained and supervised through an RN’s lens — not just placed and forgotten.
Personality fit matters more than skill on paper. We match for temperament, pace, and patience.
No franchise rotation. You work with the people who run this agency — direct, accessible, accountable.
Most families are matched with a caregiver within 24 to 48 hours. When something shifts at home, we move quickly.
We build a daily structure around your parent’s rhythm — meals, walks, evenings — and protect it.
You hear from us, not just the aide. Updates on appetite, sleep, mood, mobility — the things that matter.
Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they're ever placed in a home.
Why families trust us
Private Duty Aides is nurse-founded. Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — a background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they are ever placed in a home. You get the same consistent caregiver, matched by a nurse, not whoever happens to be available.
Common questions
Your caregiver is there from morning through evening, and overnight. They help with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, and medication reminders. They assist with mobility, light housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping. They're also watching, listening, and present for the moments in between. If your parent falls, they're there. If they forget to eat, someone notices. It's continuity and attention, not just task completion.
We can often start within 48 to 72 hours of your call, depending on caregiver availability and your parent's specific needs. We coordinate with the hospital's discharge planners if you're coming from Rockville General. We ask the right questions up front so there's no confusion when the caregiver arrives. If it's urgent, we move fast.
Live-in care is private pay. Medicare and most insurance plans don't cover it because it's custodial and supportive rather than skilled nursing. However, some families have used long-term care insurance, health savings accounts, or personal funds. We're transparent about costs from the start and we'll work with you on scheduling that fits your budget.
A home health aide typically visits for a few hours, a few times a week, and focuses on specific tasks ordered by a doctor. Live-in care is a full-time presence in your home. Your caregiver is there overnight, they know your parent's whole day, and they're available for whatever comes up, expected or not. It's a different level of support and continuity.
Yes. We ask detailed questions about your parent's personality, preferences, medical history, and daily routine. We match based on experience, temperament, and fit, not just availability. We also do introductions before the caregiver starts, so your parent has a say. If it's not right, we'll talk and adjust.
We have backup coverage. If your regular caregiver is sick or takes time off, we provide a substitute who's been briefed on your parent's routine and needs. We don't leave gaps. Your parent's care continues and you're notified of any changes. We stay responsive to what your family needs.
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Private Duty Aides — Ellington, CT
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